Los Angeles.

Skip the trashy star-spotting sites and get to know to the real Los Angeles, without compromising on its bright lights-big city status. Palm trees, balmy nights and that unforgettable Californian optimism will play havoc with your heart, just make sure you’ve got a car on hand to navigate with city’s many hot spots with ease. Sample the cuisine at one of the city’s new wave of restaurants, spend the day museum hopping, or hit the boardwalk and people watch to your heart’s content.